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Ryan Smith

Strabane funeral arrests as police release photo of weapons seized

The PSNI has released an image of weapons seized after a 'disturbance' at a funeral in Co Tyrone on Thursday.

The incident happened at a church on the Melmount Road in Strabane.

Three males, aged 17, 22 and 32, have been arrested.

Hatchets and knives were among the items seized.

District Commander Chief Superintendent Emma Bond said: "A significant proactive policing operation was in place this morning in the Melmount Road area to prevent disorder and keep people sage.

"A disturbance did break out within the church however it was quickly addressed.

"A number of dangerous weapons were seized and we are thankful to have been able to remove these items from the streets.

"We are aware of tensions between individuals who were in attendance at the funeral and I am appealing to anyone with influence to help bring about a calm resolution to the current issues."

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